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Meteorites
BBC has put together a comprehensive clip describing the composition of meteorites. This is a very cute video younger learners will enjoy. It also shows the properties of meteorites through scientific inquiry. A bit short but perfect for...
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Introduction to the Elements of Art
Watch this introductory video to learn about the different elements of art. The young artist does a fantastic job at describing and demonstrating various examples of elements in art.
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A Brief Overview of Several Interesting Elements
What a creative way to introduce elements of the periodic table! A Hazel G. Scott middle schooler presents interesting elements from a large book with great graphics. What are some of your classroom's favorite elements and why?
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Lithium - Periodic Table of Videos
Lithium is a lightweight, reactive metal. Footage alternates between a pair of chemists in the lab and Professor Poliakoff in his office expounding on the characteristics of this element. Show this along with some of the other element...
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Birth of the Universe, Part 3/4
Part three of this four-part series on the origins of the universe describes the radiation that can be heard in static radio signals and the other amazing remnants left today that were around at the time the universe was born. Stars,...
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Boron - Periodic Table of Videos
Boron is explained by an enthusiastic female chemist and a chemistry professor. Footage alternates between the two of them as they each share different characteristics and historic facts about this element. Show this along with some of...
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The 13-Metal Medal
A nutty professor takes viewers on a field trip to the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK. He views the Presidential Badge of Office and gives a plethora of historical details as well as information about many different elements....
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Sodium - Periodic Table of Videos
Learn characteristics about the element sodium by viewing this presentation. A chunk of sodium metal is dropped into a pot of water to demonstrate its reaction. Have your chemistry charges view this in conjunction with other element...
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Nitrogen - Periodic Table of Videos
Nitrogen exists as a gas at earth's normal temperatures. In this video, explosive experiments are performed with liquid nitrogen. One way you could use these is to assign each student a different element to research and present to the...
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Potassium - Periodic Table of Videos
Potassium is violently reactive, yet a biological necessity in our bodies. View this fascinating video as part of the series to introduce young chemists to the world of elements.
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Hydrogen - Periodic Table of Videos
A hydrogen-filled balloon being ignited introduces us to the simplest of atoms. This is one of many element videos produced by the University of Nottingham. They are suitable to be shown in class to upper level chemists, but it would be...
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Iron - Periodic Table of Videos
Thermite, a mixture of iron oxide and aluminum, is ignited, producing molten iron. Alternating between footage of this reaction and a professor expounding on the iron, this video is interesting and informative.
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118 Elements - Periodic Table
Different chemists share facts about different elements. 118 elements are mentioned in 10 minutes time. Show this to your chemistry novices before you introduce the periodic table as a discussion-starter. When they have finished viewing...
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Magnesium
What happens when you apply a torch to magnesium powder? Find out by watching this video. A nutty professor explains how magnesium is used, and then we watch the sparks fly. This short video is probably only worth watching alongside the...
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Electricity and Matter Part 4 - Atoms and Elements
Consisting entirely of photos and simple graphics, this fundamental video is an informative presentation. Topics include elements, molecules, chemical bonds, atomic mass, isotopes, and ionization. Because it covers a wide range, it would...
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Neon - Periodic Table of Videos
Neon molecules are excited to produce a glow. Two chemists take turns enlightening viewers about this fascinating gas. Have your chemistry classes view this in conjunction with other element videos as an introduction to the periodic table.
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Aluminum
A bit of history and the current uses of aluminum are explained by a chemistry professor. The video is extremely short; it would be best if viewed along with videos about other elements as well.
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Junior Chemistry: The Periodic Table, Part 2/2
Chemguy uses diagrams on his whiteboard to describe the structure of an atom. In a second segment, he explains what an isotope is with an example. That is all there is to this presentation. Its brevity allows you to include it as a link...